Advancing Whole Health Program Coach

Part-time position (5–15 hours per week) requiring bilingual Spanish proficiency. Occasional evening work and travel to YMCA locations throughout the Greater Richmond area.

About the role

The Advancing Whole Health Program Coach facilitates and leads evidence-based community health programs such as Life Long Essentials of Activity & Nutrition (L.E.A.N), LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, and the YMCA Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program. Responsibilities include delivering chronic-disease prevention and management programs, conducting biometric screenings, providing health coaching, recruiting participants, and offering limited administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality chronic-disease prevention and management programs that empower participants to improve health and well-being
• Facilitate individual and small-group sessions
• Support participant engagement and retention
• Perform basic health screenings as assigned
• Maintain accurate program records
• Provide ongoing motivation and encouragement to participants pursuing healthier lifestyles

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Experience in health and wellness coaching, fitness instruction, chronic-disease prevention, community health, or behavior-change programming
• Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience with health coaching, Listen First, and/or Motivational Interviewing techniques
• Ability to travel to YMCA locations within the Greater Richmond area
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and multiple digital platforms
• Ability to maintain participant confidentiality and comply with organizational privacy and compliance standards
• Demonstrated passion for helping individuals achieve health and wellness goals
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency
• Reliable transportation for in-person engagement at multiple YMCA and community locations
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or coursework in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, Public Health, Recreation, Health Education, Nutrition, Nursing, Athletic Training, or a related field
• Experience facilitating group exercise, wellness programs, chronic-disease management programs, or health education programs
• YMCA Healthy Living certification(s) or related wellness certifications
• Experience conducting biometric screenings or health assessments
• Skills in motivational interviewing, behavior-change coaching, and participant engagement
• Experience with data collection, documentation, and outcome tracking

Pay

$20–$21 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.